Anchorage (USANC)

Major seaport formerly known as Anchorage and largest city in Alaska, the port is open all year round. Some drift and harbour ice during winter (Nov to Apr). The port handles containers, general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, cruise, passengers, and liquid cargo.

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

The Don Young Port of Alaska lies at the head of Cook Inlet.

LOA 305m, beam 35.96m, draught 10.67m, 53,160DWT.

Approx 5,100,000t of cargo, 434,000TEU and 1,700 vessels handled annually.

The best anchorage for deep draught vessels is W of the port area, in depths of 18.0-22.0m, of good holding ground in silt. There is little chance of dragging with a scope of cable from 5-7 times the depth, but the anchor will probably foul if it remains down through 2 tides. It is dangerous to remain at anchor in this area when the ice breaks up in the spring. Smaller vessels may anchor closer to shore in depths of about 16.0m, but should not anchor directly W of the wharf.

BA 4810. Admiralty Pilot NP4, NP286(5).

Contact Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 510 L Street, Anchorage, Alaska. Notice of 24 hours is required.

1001-1010.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards at Homer, approx 160nm from Anchorage. The passage to the port is mainly clear except in the region of West Foreland where extra care is required transiting through the oil production platforms as traffic, currents and ice conditions allow.

PORTS: The port uses the Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System, which integrates real-time environmental observations, forecasts and other geospatial information. It measures and disseminates observations and predictions of water levels, currents, salinity, and meteorological parameters (e.g., winds, atmospheric pressure, air and water temperatures) that mariners need to navigate safely. On approach to Anchorage conspicuous landmarks include the control tower and aero beacon at the International Airport.

..... Average Tidal range 8.8m MHHW 10.9m MLLW 1.7m The observed extreme low water is recorded as 2.0m below MLLW. There is a PORTS tidal information site via voice response at + 1 907 277 1903 which is updated every ten minutes. Currents: 0-6kts or more mid-channel. Close off the town the current floods NEat 1.5kts and ebbs SW at 2.5kts.

Tugs are available, and join the vessel approx 2nm SW of the berth. Arrangements should be made well in advance.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. Winter normally extends from mid October to mid April. The inlet is ice free from about May to mid November. The ice floes move with the tide and extra caution should be exercised in the restricted approach to Anchorage. Ice leads can break the wrong way and potentially cause large course diversions, especially for low powered vessels. In winter the combination of currents and ice floes can cause a strain on mooring lines, such that engines may have to be used to prevent the vessel from being detached from the berth.

ANCHORAGE 61°12.84'N 149°54.04'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US ANC For details see: ALASKA, SOUTHCENTRAL PILOTAGE REGION ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 06, 07, 10 and 16. Safety Broadcast: As the channel between Fire Island and Fire Island Shoal is narrow, before taking up the Race Point (61°10'N 150°13'W) 058° lead, Vessels Inbound and Outbound should broadcast a safety call on VHF Ch 16 and establish communication with oncoming traffic on VHF Ch 13.

The Port of Alaska is a "Port of Entry". Foreign trade zone services are available. For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.